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kevin winn
PostedSep 22, 2012 at 5:12 pm

Undecided Grand Canyon trip

Last thanksgiving I did any over night trip down south Kaibab and up Bright angel. I have some spear time in December and plan on doing a two or three night trip, solo.

I have been interested in tanner trail, but after reading some trip reports it seems alittle advanced for me. I would be interest in other input and suggestion on a trip.

I have been backpacking for a couple of years, but always on a well-marked trail. I would like to hike less then 12 miles per day. My main interest in tanner trail is the pictures of that area are incredible.

Thanks for the input,
Kevin

Elizabeth Tracy BPL Member
PostedSep 24, 2012 at 4:33 pm

Hi Kevin,

Hermit Trail might be a good next step. It offers more solitude than Kaibab/Bright Angel, but is well-marked.

It has a South Rim start, not far from Kaibab/Bright Angel.

Day 1 – Hermit Trail down to Hermit Camp
Day 2 – explore down to river; rest up. Another night at Hermit Camp
Day 3 – Hermit Trail back to start

If you were more advanced I would recommend the Hermit/Tonto/Boucher loop. But I specifically remember Boucher as rugged in a couple of places, and a critical intersection (Tonto/Boucher) was completely unsigned.

– Elizabeth

Will Webster
PostedSep 24, 2012 at 6:04 pm

My wife and I went down Hermit and up Bright Angel for our first GC backpack a couple years ago. The Tonto Platform is incredible.

HkNewman BPL Member
PostedSep 24, 2012 at 6:07 pm

If you had a few more days I'd add Bright Angel CG/Phantom Ranch Tecate's to Will's itinerary ..

kevin winn
PostedSep 26, 2012 at 10:12 am

Thanks for the suggestion. Ill look in to hermit, Im thinking of adding a extra day and come out bright angel.

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